Alexander James

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MBACP, Dip Counselling

About me

Hi, I’m Alex, many of the people I work with feel anxious, overwhelmed, a little lost or battling with addiction. Some are exploring whether they might have ADHD or other forms of neurodiversity, while others want to better understand their thoughts, feelings, and patterns.

I know that modern life can leave you feeling stuck or out of sync with yourself, and I’m here to offer a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can slow down, reflect, and rediscover clarity.

How I Work

I use an integrative approach, drawing on techniques from Person-Centred, CBT, Psychodynamic, and Transactional Analysis therapies. This allows me to adapt our sessions to meet your unique needs and help you work toward the goals that matter most to you.

Our sessions are collaborative and guided by what feels right for you. Together, we’ll explore what’s going on beneath the surface and identify tools and strategies to help you navigate life with greater confidence and self-awareness.

My Background

In addition to my private practice, I work within the NHS in a mental health and substance use role, supporting individuals with complex care needs. This experience has deepened my understanding of how life’s challenges can intersect and has given me valuable insight into supporting people with compassion and care.

What I Can Help With

Anxiety and low mood
Stress and burnout
Addiction
Exploring ADHD or neurodiversity
Navigating life changes and self-discovery
Building self-esteem and emotional resilience
Therapy Options
I offer sessions online, by phone, or face-to-face, with short-term and long-term options available.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • Higher Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling 
  • Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling - VCTC
  • ABC Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills
  • NCFE CACHE level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) For England
  • NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in preparing to work in Adult Social Care
  • NCFE CACHE Level 2 Award in Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Health, Social Care or Children and Young Peoples settings
  • Substance Misuse Practitioner - NHS

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.

Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Fees

£55.00 per session

Additional information

Adults / Young People
£55
Per therapeutic hour (50 minutes)

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
Evening

Evenings

Saturday

Further information

I am currently offering online or telephone sessions only.

This is not a permanent and i will return to face to face appointments in the near future.

Westcliff-On-Sea, Essex, SS0

Westcliff-On-Sea, Essex, SS0

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone
Home visits

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

DBS check

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Alexander James
Alexander James